Mike Zagurski | Relief Pitcher

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Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports that Mike Zagurski has signed with the Hiroshima Carp.

Zagurski was released by the Blue Jays in early September and has now found an attractive deal in Japan. The left-hander posted good numbers this season at the Triple-A level and should do pretty well in a relief role in Nippon Professional Baseball. Tue, Oct 21, 2014 04:36:00 PM

Zagurski asked for and received his release. The 31-year-old posted a 1.83 ERA and 61/19 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings this season in Triple-A and will look for an opportunity elsewhere. Tue, Sep 2, 2014 11:36:00 AM

Zagurski used the opt-out clause in his minor league contract over the weekend. The 31-year-old owns a 7.05 ERA in 89 career appearances at the major league level and will serve as bullpen depth in Triple-A. Tue, May 27, 2014 03:30:00 PM

The 31-year-old southpaw owns a 7.05 ERA in 89 career appearances at the major league level, but he was pitching well this season at Triple-A Columbus and should be able to line up a new deal quickly. Zagurski inked a minor league contract with the Indians in late November. Sat, May 24, 2014 04:20:00 PM

Zagurski used the opt-out clause in his minor league contract over the weekend. The 31-year-old owns a 7.05 ERA in 89 career appearances at the major league level and will serve as bullpen depth in Triple-A.

The 31-year-old southpaw owns a 7.05 ERA in 89 career appearances at the major league level, but he was pitching well this season at Triple-A Columbus and should be able to line up a new deal quickly. Zagurski inked a minor league contract with the Indians in late November.

Indians signed LHP Mike Zagurski to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Zagurski appeared in one game with the Yankees this past season, but spent the majority of the year at the Triple-A level, where he had a 3.04 ERA and 83/24 K/BB ratio over 53 1/3 innings. He'll attempt to win a job as a left-handed specialist.

The 30-year-old left-hander appeared in just one game with the Bronx Bombers this season, allowing a pair of runs in 1/3 of an inning. In 53 1/3 innings split between three organizations at Triple-A, he registered a 3.04 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 83/24 K/BB ratio. He'll likely have to settle for a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training as he attempts to latch on elsewhere and compete for a bullpen role.

The Yankees will sign Mike Zagurski on Tuesday, according to Andy McCullough of The Star-Ledger.

New York wanted "lefty insurance," according to McCullough, and their search ended with Zagurski. The southpaw opted out of his contract with the A's earlier this month because Oakland didn't include him amongst its September call-ups. Zagurski owns a brutal 6.84 ERA over 88 career appearances. It's unclear at the moment if the Yankees will hand Zagurski a major league contract and immediately add him to the active roster.

Zagurski signed a minor league deal with Oakland on August 18 and was overlooked for a callup when major league rosters expanded to 40 on Sunday morning. He will hope to latch on quickly with a new organization.

MLB Trade Rumors reports that the contract contains a September 1 opt-out. Zagurski was released by the Yankees on Thursday after posting a 2.66 ERA over 39 appearances at the Triple-A level this season. He's never had any semblance of success at the major league level, but Zagurski provides Oakland decent organizational depth.

Zagurski posted a 15.00 ERA in six games for the Pirates over the last few weeks before being designated for assignment. His deal includes an August 15 opt-out date if he has not been promoted to the majors by that time.